THE MAGIC TOYSHOP [1987] DVD:
A bold and imaginative excursion into the sexual awakening of a young girl ...
... a stunning and spell-binding piece of magic from ANGELA CARTER,
creator of The Company of Wolves. The Magic Toyshop stars Tom Bell as the
sadistic Uncle Philip with a mysterious obsession for the toys that he makes.
Following the news of the death of her parents, Melanie (Caroline Milmoe) is
sent to stay with her uncle and her aunt, a mute who has not uttered a word
since her wedding day. She soon learns the sinister secrets of the toyshop and
her own family ...
The Magic Toyshop is a tale of dark, evil forces, incest and obsession and
features many stunning special effects.
CAST:
Caroline Milmoe ... Melanie
Tom Bell ... Philip / Melanie's Uncle
Kilian McKenna ... Finn / Margaret's brother
Patricia Kerrigan ... Aunt Margaret
Lorcan Cranitch ... Francie / Margaret's brother
Gareth Bushill ... Jonathan / Melanie's brother
Georgina Hulme ... Victoria / Melanie's sister
Marlene Sidaway ... Mrs. Rundle
Marguerite Porter ... Coppelia / Nymph
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Time: |
107 mins approx |
Region: |
All / NTSC |
Subtitles: |
None |
Sound: |
DD2.0 & DD5.1 / English |
Picture: |
1.33:1 / Colour |
Number of Discs: |
1 |
Classification: |
M |